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Extreme weather: Heat deaths rise in Andalusia and storms hit Valencia and Veracruz
Multiple regions are experiencing severe weather events, including extreme heat and intense rainfall. In Andalusia, Spain, the MoMo monitoring system reported 430 deaths linked to excessive temperatures between May 15 and August 13, 2026, representing a 172% increase compared to the previous year. Seville recorded the highest mortality with 150 deaths.
In the Valencian Community, Spain, Aemet has issued orange alerts for heavy rain and storms. Torrential downpours in Castellón reached extraordinary levels, with Bejís recording 186.2 liters per square meter in a single afternoon, accompanied by wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h.
Other significant weather activity includes heavy rain forecasts for Veracruz, Mexico, where accumulations of up to 75 mm are expected in several basins. In Argentina, the SMN warned of intense storms and up to 80 mm of rain for Entre Ríos, while parts of Santa Fe face continued instability. In Chile, a frontal system is bringing rain, storms, and potential snow to various regions, including Patagonia.
Entities
AEMET · Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Andalucía · Comunidad Valenciana · El Pinar de El Hierro · Estellencs · Instituto de Salud Carlos III · Los Llanos de Aridane · Los Realejos · Mancor de la Vall · Oliva de la Frontera · Porreres
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Los Llanos de Aridane will see temperatures ranging from 22 to 28 degrees Celsius on August 15, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of precipitation in Los Llanos de Aridane is nearly zero.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mancor de la Vall has a 50% probability of minimal rainfall between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mancor de la Vall is expected to reach a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius on August 15, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of precipitation in Estellencs is 0%.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Estellencs will experience temperatures between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius on August 15, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Seville recorded the highest number of heat-related deaths with 150 fatalities. www.20minutos.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Entre Ríos is expected to see rainfall accumulations between 60 and 80 millimeters. entreriosya.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heat-related deaths in Andalusia increased by 172% compared to the same period in 2025. www.20minutos.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Veracruz expects maximum rainfall accumulations of 50 to 75 millimeters in several river basins. xeu.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Civil Protection activated a weather alert for rain and storms across the Palencia community. www.palenciaenlared.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aemet issued an orange alert for heavy rain and storms in northern Valencia. actualidadvalencia.com · www.esdiario.com